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| Presenting my son Bronx born on Oct. 8 at 5:07PM via C-section (unplanned) @ 37weeks! 5 lbs 6oz 18.5 inches long: 
Went in for my usual NST that day, they had noted a change earlier in the week and that day he wasn't reacting as he had previously. They called my OB who then sent me to the hospital to undergo a biophysical profile and extra monitoring, but by the time I got admitted, my OB had changed his orders and decided to do a C-section because he was starting to show signs of stress. Everything went perfectly (except for there's nothing like going in for a normal day and then a few hours later, BAM you have a child)...it's been 3 weeks, so far so good...motherhood is tiring and very rewarding. I couldn't ask for anything more (well, except maybe a little more sleep...). | | |
| B moves mostly at night. It's kind of amusing. Except when I'm trying to sleep. But movement is good! The things you have to go through when dealing with a high risk pregnancy. You feel alone all the time. People who've had normal pregnancies just kinda look at you and are like "You'll be fine" but I suppose what else can they say? It's just not that simple, although I wish it was.Currently I'm seeing my OB every week now (I actually started at 30 weeks; normal people start at 36 weeks), and I have done what are called Non-Stress Tests twice a week. The nice thing about the NSTs are that I get to see B every week via ultrasound. So far so good. Today, I had been complaining that my OB trips these days are a waste of time because I end up paying my co-pay, waiting for about 30 minutes, get seen for 5 minutes and then I get to leave. Woo hoo. Not today. Today was the day I was dreading; I'm going on bedrest due to my uncontrolable blood pressure. At least I held out as long as I can (and honestly, a little bit longer...). My OB wanted me to only go one more week. I'm *cough* extending it to the end of the month (what's 3 more days LOL...oh yeah, my health. Duh.). So, I have a bit of work to do before I go on leave and all this other stuff I have to worry about. And stay healthy and not stress myself out at the same time. Kinda contradictory, dontcha think? Anyway, I just have to make it to 35 weeks. 35 weeks and my OB feels comfortable delivering any time. 35 weeks is approximately 1.5 more weeks to go, so I'm very close. Scary thing. I put away a lot of the baby's stuff, and will work on our hospital bag this weekend (ha, spare moment where?). And sometime this week, I'll finish setting up the things I think we'll need right away, yanno, when I'm "supposed" to be resting. LOL I'm so tired... I swear I'm a candidate for post-partum depression ROFL P.S. B, if you read this one of these days, know that you WERE WORTH IT! :) | | |
| I'm here! Barely. I'm tired these days. Anywho, 31.5 weeks right now. I've started seeing my OB once a week and started NSTs (non-stress tests). So far, Bronx is measuring quite nice. He's currently 3lbs 11oz, head down, amniotic fluid looks good and I get to see a little of him once a week until I give birth. My blood pressure has been high, so that's why I'm at the doc's more often and they upped my medicine. But, his movement's great, so they say, so I'm trying to be positive that I will carry him until, if not exactly, he's full term. This past weekend was Jo's bridal shower...fun times! It's nice to know that even though I don't see my friends often that we pick up right away. This weekend is my baby shower. I'm excited yet a bit sad about it. I wish I could elaborate more, but Mondo and I have talked it through. It just goes along with other feelings I've been having. Such is life, and there are more important things that I need to bother with. :) Anywho, I may not be around much this month. I have so much going on right now. :) | | |
| Wow, it's been a month? Dang. My bad. LOL Facebook is more interesting...sorry, it just is! And honestly, what else do I have to talk about other than the baby (which really only interests me and my family)? I try not to talk to many people (either that, or they don't want to talk to me) because every other thing I talk about is the baby. And if' it's not about him, I somehow work him into conversations. So I try to keep to myself about baby related stuff, unless someone asks me about him. See? I could go on and on about it. Our annual convention just happened and I've never been so tired in my life. The last day, I felt like I was going to pass out from how exhausted I felt. I guess working on less sleep and longer hours will do that to you. This event, wasn't as fun as the previous ones...which I guess it was OK (because I did need my rest), but still, felt kinda sad cuz I didn't hang out with anyone (not that anyone really hangs out with me these days either... lol). Although Mondo did come by to pick me up to eat dinner on Wednesday, which was nice. Mondo and I have been walking after dinner every night for the past month for at least 30 minutes. Partially because I read it'll help with labor and partially because it's helping control my sugar a bit better. It's really nice because, it's way cooler at night (for the summertime anyway) and we just talk randomly. Tonight, we even brought the dog out for a bit and just sat in front of the house like we used to after our walks. It's nice. So that's pretty much my life as of late. Starting to prepare for when I go on maternity leave, getting excited for my baby shower (only one now...long story), trying to prepare mentally, physically and financially for the kid's arrival. We'll see; less than 3 months to go and counting. | | |
| ...and forgetful LOL... sigh. :D Let's see... - I (meaning just ME) can feel the baby kicking on the outside more these days. He likes to not kick when Mondo's hand isn't there. - We (meaning my mom) bought the crib and dresser. Time to play rearrange the bedroom! - I seriously forgot it was my birthday this coming Wednesday. Usually, it's a big deal, but this year, I don't feel like doing anything. I think I'm ever so slightly depressed, but again, I'm blaming the pregnancy hormones...we're a moody bunch. - Mondo took me out to the Jazz Kitchen the other week...one of our all time favorite restaurants...just a beautiful night...we were out on the patio, we could see the fireworks and we had the best friggin' dessert in the world. I loved it! - My niece and nephew and inlaws are leaving tomorrow...it'll be quiet, but I'm sure the dog will appreciate it. - Birds have hatched and I can hear the cheep cheep from way inside the house. - I'm starting to look like a house :D...If I'm unlazy enough, I'll take a picture, as one of my friends demanded I need to fill this blog with more pics other than the baby. LOL - My business is off to a slow start...I have to pick up about $140 in sales on Monday to meet the goal I've set. I'm hoping it goes well though (keeping my fingers crossed). Oh well, that'll be almost enough to make back the money I've invested, so hey, not bad, right? :D - I have a slight waddle. - Yes, my brain is this scattered. TOODLES! | | |
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